D
Needs Improvement
37/100

Edmunds Elementary School

📚 K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 950 15th Street, Des Moines, IA 50314
Overall
D
37/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
Reading 27% · Math 42% proficient · 2nd percentile in Iowa
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Iowa schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

37
Repit Score
out of 100
286
Students
enrolled
11.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%2/100reading 0th percentile, math 4th percentile among Iowa elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%88/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 94% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Iowa schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Iowa. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency27% (−42 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency42% (−27 pts vs. state avg 69%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Iowa state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black27%37%reading -6 pts, math +1 pts38th percentile (list)
Low-income27%42%reading -26 pts, math -15 pts2nd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 950 15th Street
City Des Moines
ZIP Code 50314
District 1908970
NCES School ID 190897000529
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 50314

Understanding the community around Edmunds Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $37,636
Per Capita Income $22,166
Poverty Rate 36.9%
Households Earning $100K+ 11.1%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%
High School or Higher 74.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $138,600
Median Rent $910
Owner-Occupied 42.8%
Renter-Occupied 57.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Edmunds Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.9%
Female 52.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 72.4%
Hispanic/Latino 14.0%
White 7.0%
Asian 3.2%
Two or More Races 3.2%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 286
Teachers (FTE) 25.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Edmunds Elementary School?
Edmunds Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 37 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Edmunds Elementary School?
Edmunds Elementary School has 286 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.2:1.
What grades does Edmunds Elementary School serve?
Edmunds Elementary School serves grades K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Edmunds Elementary School receive per student?
Edmunds Elementary School receives $16,255 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Edmunds Elementary School in 50314 ▼
Avg Home Value
$165,653
Avg Monthly Rent
$951
1-Year Change
+7.6%
% Renters
57.2%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026